Kobalt KHT 2680-08 User guide

Brand: Kobalt

Model: KHT 2680-08

Category: Cordless hedge trimmers

Type: User guide

Kobalt KHT 2680-08 is a cordless, battery-operated hedge trimmer with a 26-inch blade length and a cutting capacity of 3/4 inch. It has a reciprocating speed of 3,400 strokes per minute and weighs 8.33 pounds without a battery. The KHT 2680-08 is ideal for trimming hedges, shrubs, and bushes. It is also great for shaping and maintaining topiaries. The KHT 2680-08 comes with a scabbard for safe storage and transport.

AB16542

80 V HEDGE TRIMMER

ITEM #0813635

MODEL #KHT 260B

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Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer

service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST,

Monday - Friday.

ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE

Serial Number Purchase Date

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Package Contents .................................................................................................................... 3

Safety Information .................................................................................................................... 6

Preparation ............................................................................................................................. 10

Know Your Hedge Trimmer ..................................................................................................... 10

Operating Instructions ............................................................................................................. 11

Care and Maintenance............................................................................................................. 13

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 14

Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 15

Replacement Parts List ........................................................................................................... 16

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

COMPONENTS

Type

Blade length

Cutting capacity

Reciprocating speed

Weight (without battery)

SPECIFICATIONS

Cordless, battery-operated

26 in.

3/4 in.

3,400 (±10%) SPM

8.33 lbs.

Symbols .................................................................................................................................... 4

PACKAGE CONTENTS

PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

A Hedge Trimmer 1

B Scabbard 1

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their

meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better

and safer.

SYMBOLS

SYMBOL DESIGNATION EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

W Watt Power

SPM Strokes per minute

The number of back-and-forth strokes the blade makes

per minute

Alternating Current Type of current

Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations

Read the Operator’s

Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and

understand operator’s manual before using this product.

Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.

Keep Bystanders

Away

Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.

Wear eye protection

Wear eye protection with side shields that are marked to

comply with ANSI Z87.1 when operating this equipment.

Ricochet

Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury

or property damage.

Sharp Blade

Do not install or use any type of blade on a product

displaying this symbol.

Gloves Wear non-slip, heavy duty gloves.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in

property damage.

SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with

this product.

Save these Instructions

• To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read this

Owner’s Manual thoroughly and understand it completely. If you do not understand the warnings and

instructions in this Owner’s Manual, do not use this product. Call 1-888-356-2258 for assistance.

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,

which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear

safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We

recommend a wide vision safety mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses

with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

WARNING

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark

areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,

such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases

or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the

dust or fumes.

• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a

power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• A battery-operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged

only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of

battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

• Use only Kobalt 80-volt batteries.

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injuries.

WARNING

SAFETY INFORMATION

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below

refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or

battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase

the risk of electric shock.

• Use a battery-operated tool only with specified battery pack. Use of any other batteries

may create a risk of fire.

• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current

device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool.

Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or

medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal

injury.

• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as

a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, a hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions

will reduce personal injuries.

• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to

power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with

your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left

attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of

the power tool in unexpected situations.

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves

away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

Always wear eye protection. A hedge trimmer can throw foreign objects into your

eyes which could cause permanent eye damage. Always wear safety goggles with

side shields that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Ordinary eyeglasses have

only impact-resistant lenses; they are not safety goggles.

• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure

these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dustrelated hazards.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power

tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be

controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing

accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting

the power tool accidentally.

• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with

the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in

the hands of untrained users.

• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts

and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the

power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges

are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc., in accordance with these instructions,

taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool

for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

• Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack. Inserting the battery pack

into power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one

type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.

• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs

may create a risk of injury and fire.

• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins,

keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal

to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.

• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact

accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid

ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

SERVICE

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement

parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities

contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples

of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you do this type of work.

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved

safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

WARNING (PROPOSITION 65)

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS

• Use both hands when operating the hedge trimmer. Using one hand could cause loss of

control and result in serious personal injury.

• Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove cut material or hold

material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed

material. Blades coast after turn off. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer

may result in serious personal injury.

• Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped. Proper handling of the

hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.

• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade may contact

hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts

of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

• DANGER – Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will result in serious personal injury.

• Keep cable away from cutting area. During operation the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can

be accidentally cut by the blade.

Only use with handle and guard properly assembled to hedge trimmer. The use of the hedge

trimmer without the proper guard or handle provided may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow safety rules listed below may result in

• Do not place the charger where the power cord might be stepped on, tripped on, or subjected

to damage.

• A battery-operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery must be recharged only with the

•

GROUNDING

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides the path of least resistance for electric

current, and reduces the risk of electric shock.

This battery charger is double insulated and has a two-prong polarized plug (one blade is wider

DO NOT change the plug in any way. IN ALL cases make sure the outlet is properly grounded. If you

2-prong

polarized plug

Properly

grounded

outlet

PREPARATION

Make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list. If any part is missing or

damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product.

Remove the hedge trimmer from the box, then remove scabbard and place the charged battery in the

hedge trimmer before beginning operation.

KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER

UNPACKING

• This product requires no assembly.

• Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in

the Package Contents list are included.

• Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

• Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated

the product.

• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258) for assistance.

PART DESCRIPTION

C Blade

D Guard

Auxiliary handle

Lock-out button

Trigger handle

Trigger switch

Rotation lever

Battery release button

KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER

To install the battery:

1. Align the battery (not included) with the cavity in the

housing.

2. Insert battery in the housing until battery release button

(J) locks into place. You should hear a “click” once it is

installed.

To remove the battery:

1. Press the battery release button (J) on the hedge

trimmer.

This will cause the battery to raise out of the tool

slightly.

of the tool.

IMPORTANT: The battery may not be fully charged

when purchased. Before using the hedge trimmer for the

charge. Make sure to read all safety precautions, and fol-

low the instructions in the battery and charger manuals.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To avoid personal injury:

• Handle the blade with care.

•

could get pinched or cut.

• Never service the blade or hedge trimmer unless the battery is removed.

• Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles to prevent your hand from touching

the blade.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in

this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this

product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

Guard

The guard (D) helps prevent the operator’s hands from slipping into the blades.

Trigger switch

The lock-out button (F) must be pressed either to the left or the right before the trigger switch (H) can

be depressed. The lock-out button (F) can be released after the tool has started.

BATTERY

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Press the lock-out button (F) into the handle and

hold.

2. Squeeze the trigger switch (H). The hedge trimmer will

turn ON.

3. Release the lock-out button. The hedge trimmer will

stay on as long as the trigger switch is engaged.

4. The hedge trimmer will stop if the trigger switch is

released.

IMPORTANT:

If the hedge trimmer is accidentally

dropped, the unit will turn off and the blades will coast to a

stop. The hedge trimmer will then be locked off.

Starting and stopping the hedge trimmer

WARNING

• Replace the battery or the charger immediately if the battery case or charger cord is damaged.

• Verify that the trigger switch is in the OFF position before inserting or removing the battery.

• Verify that the battery is removed and the trigger switch is in the OFF position before inspecting,

adjusting, or performing maintenance on any part of the hedge trimmer.

• Read, understand, and follow the instructions contained in the charger manual.

Using the rotating rear handle

1. Place the hedge trimmer on a flat and even surface.

2. Make sure that you release the trigger.

3. Pull the rotation lever (I) and begin turning the rear handle. Release the rotation lever and turn the

handle 90 degrees to either side until it clicks into place and the lever locks in.

4. To turn the handle back to center, pull the rotation lever again, turn the handle slightly, release

the rotation lever and continue turning the handle until it locks into place.

Hedge Trimmer Blade Maintenance

Note: Before performing maintenance, remove the battery from the hedge trimmer.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Remove dirt and debris from blades using a small dry

paint brush or equivalent (not included).

3. After heavy use, it is recommended to thoroughly

check your blades for deformation or imperfections

technician to help sharpen blades. Always use a metal

2. Clean blades by spraying an appropriate degreaser

(not included) on the blades and cutting bar.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

4. After each blade is sharpened, it is required to apply a

light machine oil or lithium based spray-on grease

(not included) to the blades.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Motor fails to start

when trigger switch

is depressed.

1. Battery is not secure.

2. Battery is not charged.

1. To secure the battery, make sure

the latch on the top of the battery

compartment snaps into place.

2. Charge the battery according to

the instructions included with your

model.

Motor runs, but

cutting blades do

not move.

1. Hedge trimmer damaged. 1. Do not use the hedge trimmer. Call

1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258)

for technical service.

Hedge trimmer

smokes during

operation.

1. Hedge trimmer damaged. 1. Do not use the hedge trimmer. Call

1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258)

for technical service.

Motor hums, blades

do not move.

1. Debris or other may be jamming

the blades

1. Remove battery, clear debris

blockage from blades.

If you still have questions or an unresolved issue after going through this troubleshooting guide, or

just want to speak to a Kobalt product expert, please call our customer service department at

1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday – Friday.

WARRANTY

5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This Kobalt 80 V Hedge Trimmer is warranted to the original purchaser from the original purchase

This Kobalt 80 V Hedge Trimmer is warranted for the original user to be free from defects in material

and workmanship.

warranty period, simply return the 80 V Hedge Trimmer along with proof of purchase to the place of

purchase for a free replacement or refund, or call 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258) for warranty

service.

This warranty is void if: defects in materials or workmanship or damages result from repairs or

alterations which have been made or attempted by others or the unauthorized use of nonconforming

parts; the damage is due to normal wear, damage is due to abuse (including overloading of the tool

beyond capacity), improper maintenance, neglect or accident; or the damage is due to the use of the

tool after partial failure or use with improper accessories or unauthorized repair or alteration.

to state.

If you believe that the Kobalt 80 V Hedge Trimmer is defective at any time during the specified

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258),

8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.

PART DESCRIPTION PART #

AA Auxiliary handle/guard 311021646

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Kobalt KHT 2680-08 User guide

Brand: Kobalt

Model: KHT 2680-08

Category: Cordless hedge trimmers

Type: User guide

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